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The subject

Already there are DNA tests based on pre-existing mutations, which may affect sperm quality. Centogene, with headquarters in Germany, offers a genetic test package for specific mutations. There is also the genetic test offered by the company Evolve Gene with offices in the USA, Europe and Hong Kong. The specific test provides information on 13 genes which according to the literature affects fertility. Nevertheless, the approach of the above companies is somewhat unsatisfactory as the results of these genetic tests concern isolated mutations, and thus are not always informative or definitive when it comes to fertility since low fertility relates to multiple mutations and genetic correlations.

The research

Embryolab in collaboration with BIOZ (Laboratory of Genetics, Comparative and Evolutionary Biology) of the School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology are undertaking ground-breaking research.

The subject

  •  The study of genes which correlate with male fertility disorders
  •  The deep understanding of the genetic basis of spermatogenesis and also the factors which lead to problems.
  • The pinpointing of new genes which for the first time are associated with male low fertility.

The objective

  •  To design specialised diagnostic means
  •   To reach answers and solutions for diagnosing male low fertility.